Tallahatchie County, MS population by race
The table below shows Tallahatchie County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,441 | 35.19% |
| Black or African American | 7,764 | 61.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 162 | 1.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 243 | 1.93% |
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Tallahatchie County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Tallahatchie County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tallahatchie County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tallahatchie County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.19% are white, 61.52% are Black or African American, 0.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.06% are Asian, 1.28% are some other race and 1.93% are multiracial.
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Tallahatchie County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Tallahatchie County is Black or African American with a population of 7,764 (61.52% of the total population).
Tallahatchie County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tallahatchie County is Black or African American with a population of 7,764 (61.52% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 243 (1.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tallahatchie County, MS
By ethnicity, 240 (1.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,381 (98.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tallahatchie County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,755 (62.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tallahatchie County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tallahatchie County's Non-Hispanic population.
Tallahatchie County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,403 | 35.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,755 | 62.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 19 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 195 | 1.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tallahatchie County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 156 (65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Tallahatchie County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tallahatchie County's Hispanic population.
Tallahatchie County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7 | 2.92% |
| Puerto Rican | 73 | 30.42% |
| Cuban | 4 | 1.67% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 156 | 65.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tallahatchie County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.90% of Tallahatchie County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tallahatchie County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 156 (65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tallahatchie County, MS have?
Tallahatchie County, MS has 7,764 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.52% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tallahatchie County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tallahatchie County, MS?
With 98.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tallahatchie County.
That being said, with a 35.19% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Tallahatchie County.
What is the majority race in Tallahatchie County, MS?
With a population of 7,764 (61.52% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Tallahatchie County.
Whites are second largest race in Tallahatchie County, with 35.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
